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Undergoes surgery Wednesday Hendricks underwent surgery on his broken right leg and dislocated ankle Wednesday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Hendricks operation was done at the University of Utah's Orthopedic center, and it appears to have gone smoothly. The 20-year-old is a candidate to return to action at some point during the 2025-26 season. Coach Will Hardy reinforced Hendricks' future with the organization last week, expressing that the injury "doesn't take away anything he's done to this point. He's developed as a player and as a young man...this is far from over for him."

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reeling Jazz try to move on after Taylor Hendricks' gruesome injury | NBA.com Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • NBA.COM

Reeling Jazz try to move on after Hendricks' gruesome injury

The Utah Jazz have said this season will be centered on developing their young building blocks like forward Taylor Hendricks, but now he’s likely gone for the season

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Will undergo season ending surgery Hendricks will undergo surgery to repair the fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle on his right leg, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hendricks' surgery date will be determined within the next 24-48 hours, and this procedure will sideline him for the remainder of the season. The rookie started in all three games thus far and even led the team in steals per game (1.7), but he will spend the rest of the season in recovery.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely done for season Hendricks is expected to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle in Monday's 110-102 loss to the Mavericks, Tim MacMahon of E...

Impact Jazz head coach Will Hardy acknowledged after the game that Hendricks is without an official timeline for a return, but if further tests Tuesday confirm the original diagnosis or reveal additional damage, the second-year forward will be headed for season-ending surgery. Hendricks went down with the injuries with 5:59 remaining in the third quarter, when he fell to the floor on a non-contact play and was stretchered to the locker room. Kyle Filipkowski came off the bench to replace Hendricks, and the Jazz could turn to a committee of Filipowski, John Collins, Drew Eubanks (illness) and Brice Sensabaugh to replace Hendricks' vacated minutes in the frontcourt. Hendricks had started in each of the Jazz's first three games and averaged 4.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.3 blocks, 1.0 three-pointers and 0.7 assists in 25.0 minutes while shooting 22.2 percent from the field.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz F Taylor Hendricks fractures fibula, dislocates ankle Utah forward Taylor Hendricks fractured his right fibula and dislocated his ankle during the third quarter of the Jazz’s 110-102 loss to the...

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Utah Jazz's Taylor Hendricks stretchered off the floor after breaking his leg | NBA.com Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks suffers a broken right fibula and dislocated ankle in the 3rd quarter of Monday's game in Dallas.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • NBA.COM

Mavs roll past Jazz, who lose Taylor Hendricks (leg) Kyrie Irving scored 23 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks past visiting Utah in a 110-102 victory on Monday night in a game marred by an in...

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Suffers serious injury Monday Hendricks suffered a fractured right tibia and dislocated ankle in Monday's matchup against Dallas. There is currently no timetable set for his return, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake...

Impact Hendricks was carried out of the game on a stretcher after posting two points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block across 21 minutes. The club is expected to update the 20-year-old's status in the coming days, though the forward should not be expected back on the court anytime soon. With Hendricks out, Brice Sensabaugh, Cody Williams and Kyle Filipowski are candidates for more playing time.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Utah Jazz's Taylor Hendricks stretchered off the floor after breaking his leg

Utah forward Taylor Hendricks was wheeled off the floor on a stretcher with a right-leg injury after he landed awkwardly midway through the third quarter of the Jazz’s 110-102 loss...

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Won't return Monday Hendricks was taken out of Monday's game against the Mavericks on a stretcher due to a lower leg injury on his right side, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hendricks sustained a serious injury as the game was stopped for several minutes while he was carried off the floor via stretcher. The 20-year-old posted two points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block across 21 minutes. If Hendricks misses extended time, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski are both candidates for more minutes.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Team option picked up Utah exercised the third-year option on Hendricks' rookie contract Monday.

Impact The move allows the Jazz to keep Hendricks under team control through the 2025-26 regular season. Hendricks bounced back and forth between the Jazz and their G League affiliate Salt Lake City Stars during the 2023-24 regular season, and at the NBA level he averaged 7.3 points and 4.6 rebounds across 21.4 minutes per game across 40 games (23 starts). Hendricks was in the starting lineup over the last 23 regular-season games of his rookie year and saw his numbers jump up to 9.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game across 26.3 minutes. He should begin the 2024-25 regular season in the starting frontcourt alongside Lauri Markkanen and John Collins.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet preseason finale Hendricks scored one point (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 Ft) while adding two blocks in 19 minutes during Friday's 124-86 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact The Jazz trotted out a possible Opening Night starting five in their final exhibition contest, and Hendricks saw the most minutes of the group as coach Will Hardy went to his bench early. Aside from the two rejections. Hendricks made almost no impact, bring an erratic preseason for the second-year forward to a quiet end. The Central Florida product should see a bigger role than he did as a rookie, when he averaged 21.4 minutes over 40 games, but his main fantasy contributions could come at the defensive end of the court.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with shot Saturday Hendricks finished with 13 points (4-13 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, an assist and a block across 26 minutes in Saturday's 126-120 preseason loss to the Spurs.

Impact Hendricks had a rough showing from the field, but he still ended as one of the three starters who scored in double digits in this loss Saturday. Hendricks is penciled in to start the season as Utah's starting power forward after a 2023-24 rookie year in which he averaged 7.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per contest across 40 regular-season appearances.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Hendricks (personal) will be a full participant in training camp, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Hendricks missed Utah's final Summer League game to tend to a personal matter, so his status for camp wasn't in any real doubt. Coach Will Hardy spoke highly of Hendricks during Media Day, and noted that the forward put on 21 pounds during the offseason.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to personal issues Hendricks (personal) isn't with the Jazz for the team's exhibition game against Detroit on Sunday.

Impact Hendricks showed some signs of growth in his second Summer League stint but remained inconsistent on the offensive end. Still, Hendricks should be given plenty of time to work through growing pains during the regular season with the Jazz still in a rebuilding phase.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Triple Team: Taylor Hendricks' bounce-back performance shows resilience in Jazz win After the rough game Monday, Hendricks showed out on Wednesday with one of the best games of his young career. What changed?

JULY 18, 2024 • SLTRIB.COM

Flirts with double-double Hendricks recorded 20 points (9-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, a steal and a block across 29 minutes of Wednesday's 86-76 win over the Raptors in Summer League.

Impact Hendricks paced the Jazz in points and rebounds Wednesday, falling just one rebound shy of a double-double. The second-year forward had combined to score 11 points in his first two Summer League games in Las Vegas, so Wednesday's outburst was a much-needed bounce back game. Hendricks started in 23 of his 40 appearances as a rookie and is slated to open the season as Utah's starting power forward.

JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Tuesday Hendricks (rest) will sit out of the Jazz's Salt Lake City Summer League matchup versus the Thunder on Tuesday, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

Impact Hendricks posted eight points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in the club's Summer League opener against the Grizzlies. However, the 20-year-old will sit out Tuesday so the Jazz can see more from their draft picks Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier and Kyle Filipowski. Hendricks had a decent rookie season with the club, during which he averaged 7.3 points and 4.6 rebounds across 21.4 minutes while shooting 45.0 percent from the field in 40 regular-season games. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the 76ers.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

End of Season Grades: Evaluating Jazz PF Taylor Hendricks Utah Jazz's first pick in the 2023 NBA draft has made some progress.

MAY 5, 2024 • SI.COM

Scores 16 points in season finale Hendricks racked up 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 41 minutes during Sunday's 123-116 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Hendricks finished just two points shy of tying his career-high mark in the final game of the regular season, and while the rookie benefited from an uptick in minutes over the final weeks of the campaign, he looked ready to handle a more prominent role if called upon duty in 2024-25. Hendricks is not expected to contend for a starting role next season unless the Jazz make a couple of roster moves.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 18 points in loss Hendricks chipped in 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 129-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Hendricks has proven valuable amid Lauri Markkanen's (shoulder) absence, and he put together his second consecutive 18-point outing in the loss to Cleveland. Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh were encouraging first-round hauls in the 2023 draft, and both players are reaping dividends as they take on increased roles at the end of the season.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing in loss Hendricks contributed eight points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Hendricks recorded his seventh game this season with at least one steal and one block during Wednesday's loss to the Spurs. The rookie forward is averaging 8.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 26.6 minutes across his 14 starts this season.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three blocks in OKC Hendricks had 12 points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 119-107 loss to the Thunder.

Impact The rookie forward made his fourth straight start since returning from a toe injury and displayed his versatile skill set, draining multiple threes for the third straight game and recording at least one block for the fourth straight. Hendricks has started 10 straight games in total around the injury, averaging 9.3 points, 7.2 boards, 1.4 threes, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 assists, and while his usage and limited shot volume put a ceiling on his short-term fantasy value, he's establishing himself as a key part of Utah's rebuild.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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Utah Jazz's Taylor Hendricks stretchered off the floor after breaking his leg